The last two weeks of school are always a whirlwind of activity, and especially so for the end of the 8th grade year. Gregory finished his tennis season well as the second best middle school tennis player in eastern Prince William County! He shows great potential and is looking forward to playing at the high school level. All those tennis lessons during the fall and winter seem to be paying off! 
The final band concert of the year was wonderful. As a percussionist in the band Gregory played multiple instruments, including the timpani, snare and bass drums, and cymbals. Before the end of the school year Gregory auditioned for the drum line in the Gar-Field High School Marching Band and was selected as a bass drummer. He's already had a few practices to begin learning the ropes before band camp begins in August.
The 8th Grade Award Ceremony was exciting for us. Gregory was acknowledged for Outstanding Effort and Achievement in all five of his academic classes (something not very many students achieved). He also received an engraved plaque honoring him as the Outstanding Eighth Grade World History Student for his Team. His teacher, Mr. Lyng, said some very nice things about him when he presented the award. We are so proud of Gregory and his success and efforts in Middle School. We know he'll have a great experience at Gar-Field High School the next four years in the International Baccalaureate Program. Go Gregory!
Congratulations, Gregory! We are so impressed at your accomplishments and so pleased with the talented and good guy you are! Have lots of fun in the marching band. I did marching band in high school and really enjoyed it. I played the flute and the piccolo, but I have to say that the drummers were always the coolest! Way to go! Love you.
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